Khaled Salaheldin

Experience

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  Americana Restaurants

  Apr 2006 - Dec 2024

  Americana Restaurants has established itself as the leading restaurant operator in both the MENA region and Kazakhstan, boasting the highest number of restaurants within its operational footprint. Americana Restaurants has secured exclusive franchise partnerships with TGI Fridays in six distinct markets, ensuring that the delightful 'In Here, It's Always Friday™' atmosphere is accessible to families and friends every day of the week. TGI Fridays, a prominent global casual dining restaurant, specializes in serving authentic American cuisine infused with exciting and creative twists. With a current presence of 51 restaurants and ongoing expansion efforts throughout the Middle East region, TGI Fridays continues to captivate diners with its distinctive flavors and inviting ambiance.Achievements:• Major Achievements:– Achieved a remarkable 28% growth in overall sales, the highest among GCC countries.– Recognized in the 00 Club with zero critical and major issues, as audited by the third-party NSF Co.– Established a centralized culinary facility to support operations across 13 restaurants.– Provided leadership to facilitate the team's understanding and mastery of operational processes.– Successfully implemented a comprehensive menu category, contributing to increased customer engagement.–Consistently maintained a robust brand presence, contributing to brand loyalty and recognition. – Led the transition of both Back-of-House (BOH) and Front-of-House (FOH) systems from Micros to Aloha, enhancing operational efficiency.Core Competencies• Food Safety Audit• HACCP• Restaurant Review• Menu Development• P&L Financial Analysis• Operation Excellence• Supply Chain Management• Sales Forecasts & Analysis• Labor Analysis & Control• Establishing & Management of Central Kitchen• Safety & Compliance (Industry Best Practices)• Micros, Material Control & ERB• Microsft Tools Show less

  • Country Manager

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Multibrand Area Manager

    Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  • General Manager

    Jun 2009 - Oct 2020

  • Assistant General Manager

    Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Kitchen Manager

    Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Assistant Kitchen Manager

    Oct 2006 - Sept 2007

  • Restaurant Supervisor

    Apr 2006 - Sept 2006
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  Delicious Food

  Mar 2024 - now

  Brand Operations Manager

  Create the appropriate framework to accommodate the expansion strategy for the brand.